Yes, it is possible to treat interference fields painlessly without needles. The Tenscam®, a hand-held electronic device, pointed at the interference field from a distance of 18 inches for about two minutes, seems to be as effective as procaine injections.

About 5% of the time, neural therapy injections may provoke an increase in pain for a day or so. This usually means that the injection was not in the correct spot; however, a painful reaction typically indicates that the interference field is nearby.

Neural therapy was developed by two German physician-dentist brothers, Walter and Ferdinand Huneke, in the 1920s and '30s. They accidentally found that procaine—a local anesthetic—when injected into certain spots such as scars, can relieve pain in areas away from the place of injection. They also found that the pain relief lasts much longer than would be expected from the anesthetic effect alone. The brothers called these spots interference fields.

The tissues in which interference fields are found can be shown to have abnormal cell membrane resting potential (abnormal electrical charges on the cell surfaces). This creates electrophysiological instability and abnormal afferent signals (nerve signals to the spinal cord and brain) which, in turn, trigger abnormal autonomic nervous system responses. Procaine has a membrane-stabilizing effect (much like lidocaine in treating cases of irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrhythmia).

Despite the name, neural therapy is not usually treatment of nerves. However, the nervous system, especially the autonomic nervous system, is very much involved.

Occasionally, one neural therapy treatment will cure a condition. More commonly, repeat treatments are needed. However, if even a temporary response is obtained the first time, repeat treatments are usually increasingly effective. A limiting factor in the success of neural therapy is the general medical condition of the patient. If the patient is chronically tired, nutritionally deficient or toxic, neural therapy is less effective.

Yes. Neural therapy can be accomplished with cold laser, microcurrent and energetic forms of chiropractic.

Fear of needles is common among those who need to frequently inject medicines. It often relates to a painful childhood experience at a dentist or doctor. Relaxation methods, like visualization, may help relieve your anxiety. To lessen the discomfort you may feel when injecting, bring the medication to room temperature before administering. You can also ice the area to be injected, to numb the nerves near the surface of the skin.

Exams are not usually required. Even when they are, sometimes we can do just a "finger prick," or, if your doctor's blood work is less than 2 months old, we may be able to use that.

Neural therapy is best known for treating pain, but is also used for any condition where the autonomic nervous system is involved, such as asthma, migraine headaches, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD), sympathetic dystrophy, "nervous" stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction and irritable bladder.

Neural therapy was developed in Germany, where it is considered a normal part of medical practice. Virtually all the neural therapy literature has been published in German; very little has ever been translated into English. Thus, the non-German-speaking world has simply not been exposed to neural therapy.

Neural Therapy is a gentle injection technique used to heal the autonomic nervous system. It involves treating autonomic ganglia, peripheral nerves, scars, glands, acupuncture points, trigger points and other tissues to achieve the reversal of illness. It can be especially effective in the treatment of chronic pain.

This procedure is not performed under anesthesia unless done in combination with a surgical procedure such as vein ligation and stripping. If need may be a local ointment (Emla) producing superficial skin anaesthesia can be apply.

Cardiovascular diseases today are the leading cause of death throughout the world. One of the most prevalent forms of heart disease is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). In the U.S. alone, an estimated five million people suffer from CHF, with another 550,000 new cases diagnosed each year. We estimate that as many as 100,000 patients per year in the U.S. could be helped by this new treatment option.

Coverage for psychiatric services varies by health insurance plans. Some plans have a "carve-out" for mental health care, meaning services are covered by a separate organization that the patient must contact directly. You should call your insurance provider or check your benefits manual to confirm if mental health services are covered in this department before calling our Intake Coordinators.

Not all patients who have an inner ear disorder need vestibular rehabilitation. Patients who do not demonstrate a spontaneous resolution of symptoms such as dizziness and disequilibrium within six months of their onset may benefit from therapy. In these patients, the central nervous system seems unable to adequately compensate for the inner ear deficit.

If you dislike needles, please talk to your team. They can use a local anaesthetic cream to reduce the sensation of having the needle placed in your hand or arm. Your anaesthetist may also be able to start your anaesthesia without an injection by using an inhaled anaesthetic agent that you breathe through a facemask. In most cases, however, your anaesthetist will prefer a cannula in case you require additional medications as your anaesthesia takes effect.

No, not at this time. Due to the mechanical requirements of the biopsy procedure we feel that an 11ga cannula is required for strength and performance.

We encourage potential patients to seek referrals through their primary care provider (PCP) or local radiation oncology specialists. If these individuals are not familiar with proton therapy an inquiry line 617-724-1680 and e-mail address InformationRadOnc@partners.org can be used to directly seek specific contact information.

Social service is an integral component of our transplant team. A specialized transplant social worker and psychiatrist are involved at the time of your initial evaluation and provide support throughout all hospitalizations and in the outpatient setting. Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.

Some dentists use air abraders using fine abrasive particles to remove decay, this can be carried out without injections.

Yes. Your fear of needles is no problem here at Acupuncture Works, but please consider having an open mind about needles. Treatments do not hurt in general. Even if there is slight discomfort during a treatment, it usually does not last for more than an instant. Depending on the condition, we can sometimes opt for needle-free treatment or herbal consultation and supplementation instead of acupuncture treatment.

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Unfortunately, there are many clinically unsupported and false product claims in the market today. As a potential user, you should consult your physician to make sure that what you are considering taking will deliver the benefit you want.

Yes and no. Each laser has different wavelengths and power levels that can be used safely during different periodontal procedures. However, damage to periodontal tissues can result if an inappropriate wavelength and/or power level is used during a periodontal procedure. this time, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that any specific laser wavelength is superior to the traditional treatment methods of the common periodontal diseases, such as periodontitis.

Approximately 60% of cancer patients receive radiation therapy. Radiation therapy may be prescribed as the only treatment for the patient, or it may be prescribed in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy.